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WELCOME TO ASHEBORO MAGAZINE COVER STORY MONDAY’S BLUES COMMUNITY NEWS RESTAURANT REVIEW ASK THE EXPERT ASK THE EXPERT ASK THE EXPERT COMMUNITY NEWS ASK THE EXPERT COMMUNITY NEWS ASK THE EXPERT AT THE Y FRIENDLY FACES BUSINESS BUZZ HOLIDAY TRADITIONS HOLIDAY TRADITIONS HOLIDAY TRADITIONS FRIENDLY FACES

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Publisher’s Letter Brick City 1786 Saloon RCC Dedicates Charles W. McCrary, Sr. Boardroom 16th Annual JV Holiday Classic Gearing up for Another Big Event! Positano Italian Restaurant Your Money Your Eyes Your Taxes RCC Global Logistics Student Wins PTTA Scholarship Your Hearing RCC Small Business Center Director Named Rookie of the Year Your Feet What’s your Y? Pictures of the Downtown Asheboro Christmas Parade Dish’n Moves to New Location Celebrating the Festival of Lights The Many Faces of Christmas Explaining the “First Fruits” Celebration Pictures from the Operation Red Sleigh Reindeer 5K Run

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woke up this morning in Ecuador! Dave has been here since September, 10th and I am joining him for some much needed rest and relaxation (and to make sure he comes home!) One of the reasons Dave came to Ecuador was to investigate the possibility of starting a magazine for the English speaking community in the city of Cuenca. Iti s not only feasible, but he has actually gotten the ball rolling and if all goes according to plan, Zero (for Zero Latitude) Magazine, Cuenca will roll off the presses in late January, 2015. This would not have been possible without our new business partner, Sara Coppler. Sara lives in Cuenca and will be the publisher and face of the new magazine. Her experience is extensive, including a recent stint working for gringotree.com, a well respected website. On the home front, the holiday season has snuck up on us once again. We return from Ecuador the day before Thanksgiving, but that will not stop me from cooking and baking early the next day. We may eat just a little later than normal, but we will have our Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving, complete with all the fixin’s – including at least three types of pies for dessert. I have a lot to be thankful this year, but mostly for my sisterin-law, Sally and my nephew Joshua who recently to Asheboro. Thanksgiving will have special meaning with two more family members at the table. I hope that your Thanksgiving is just as special. Once we’ve cleared the table from our Thanksgiving feast, it will be time to get serious about Christmas. Dave took me to the Mall here, and it was beautifully decorated with a three-story blue Christmas tree in the center. After seeing that, it was impossible for me not to feel a bit festive. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I always look forward to the events that take place around the city, and spending extra time with our friends and family. Please remember to shop local this season. Our local merchants spend a great deal of time and effort to provide us with a vast array of items that make perfect gifts. Also, be sure to check out “Handmade for the Holidays” in this issue for locally-made gift ideas. Remember, it isn’t the gift, but the thought that counts, and what could be more thoughtful than a locally purchased or hand-made gift. That is all for now. Enjoy this latest edition of Asheboro! Caio!

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Brick City 1796 Saloon

Where Strangers Become Friends and Friends Become Family! Scott and Karie King are no strangers to hard work. They owned and operated X-Treme Gym & Fitness here in Asheboro for 8 years. They sold the gym, and opened Karieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kloset in 2010. While that business is up and running successfully, they are always open to new adventures. Scott has always thought it would be fun to have a place of his own in town to be able to enjoy sports and a cold beer with friends. A unique opportunity presented itself to Scott and Karie in November of last year to purchase a local business in downtown Asheboro. They saw the potential to be able to create a place where people could enjoy live music, dancing, and good times with friends. They decided to go for it and Brick City 1796 Saloon was born. Asheboro was incorporated as a city on Christmas Day 1796, and all of the structures you see downtown are brick. Scott wanted a name that had meaning and something that

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represented the area when choosing the name for the new business. A lot of hard work, sweat and equity went into cleaning up the place, and upgrading the look. Their families Christmas season last year consisted of Clorox, paint, and saw dust, but they were determined to open by the New Years Eve deadline, and that is exactly what they did. They wanted to create a live music venue where you felt safe, relaxed, and welcome when you walked in the door. Before opening one of the first things on the agenda was to create a strict but casual dress code and set proper rules and expectations for members. They chose to be a Private Bar for several reasons. The goal was and remains to reinvent the atmosphere and reputation of the establishment, and become an asset to downtown and Asheboro. There is an annual $5 membership fee that allows them to remain private. This gives them a lot more

control than being open to the general public. They brought Tamissa Matthewson in as the assistant manager, who works the front bar pouring beer on tap and greeting folks at the door. “She is so much more than a pretty face. She is our rock. ” Michael England is the head mixologist and is like a “Mad Scientist” when it comes to mixing cocktails. Both have been on board since day one and have been a huge asset to the growth of Brick City. Darrick McLean, head of security, has also been a great addition to the family. On any given night you may see him at the door checking id’s, on the dance floor teaching the latest line dance, or on stage singing with a band. “He’s our multi-talented dancing bear.” They also have other staff members on rotation that bring great things to the mix. “We have been blessed with a great team and look forward to adding to it in the future.” Goal oriented and driven, Scott and Karie knew bringing in food would add value and enhance the project at hand. They joined forces with Tara Hawkins who has been a family friend of 18 years. Together, they welcomed “Breaking Bread at Brick City” in September. Currently on Thursday nights they have Trivia and Karaoke from 7 to 12. Friday nights they have TJ Johnson on the turntables playing all of everyone’s favorites and taking requests. Saturday they host a variety of bands from around the Triad and local DJ’s. They are always open to working with new talent. Weekend hours are from 8pm-2am. They also have Sunday Ticket for the big games on Sunday from 12-8. Their future plans for spring include being open Wednesday- Saturday opening at 5pm to attract a much earlier crowd and offering wine as well. Always looking for ways to improve their customer’s experience, Scott and Karie are often seen at Brick City in off hours remodeling, repainting, and generally improving the overall look of the building. Since they took ownership of the business they have remolded the inside by adding the new front beer bar, adding a new bar top to the main bar, TV’s, and added seating areas to create a comfortable atmosphere. The entire inside has a fresh coat of paint, including the ceiling. They have put their own personality and character into the look and feel of the bar, and it shows. “We have made some lasting relationships over the years, and we have a very supportive group of people who we are www.AsheboroMagazine.com

fortunate to call friends.” We wouldn’t be where we are today without these friendships and the support, time, and talent they have given us. “ Their main goal is to be known as a venue. Be it live music, dancing, sports, or other entertainment. “We are not just another bar or club.” They are always working to improve their offerings to downtown and give locals a great place to come to and enjoy a welcoming and friendly environment. Scott and Karie enjoy getting to know people and building relationships with all walks of life, and what better place to be able to do just that. “ Success is people, business is people, and life is people. We’ve created a place to enjoy… People.” Scott and Karie are in the process of learning all of the great craft beers that are available in response to requests. “ Our focus is working with breweries who have a good story or cause. ” One of their choices has been “Beer Army” in New Bern, NC. It is owned and operated by retired veterans and a portion of the sales goes to the Wounded Warrior Project. They also carry a 8 Ball Stout from Lost Coast Brewery, which is owned by women in Eureka, California. Karie chose this one. “We are also looking forward to working with Four Saint’s in the spring!” Some of the great bands that have graced the stage at Brick City include Southbound 49, Black Glass, Fair Warning , Southern Chill and 2014 NC Rock Band of the Year “What Happened Yesterday”. For the first time,Vested Movement will be rocking the stage on December 20th. Karie is involved in many local community groups, including Randolph Business Women, PTO in school, the Downtown

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“ Success is people, business is people, and life is people. We’ve created a place to enjoy…People.”

Business Association and she wants to provide a place where local groups plan their events. Showers, bachelorette parties, birthday parties or a laidback business event are all welcome to use the space. Giving back is a large part of their business model in all of their ventures, and for Christmas, they are hosting a new unwrapped toy drive for local charities, as well as a canned food drive. They are offering some petty great incentives to help local families in need by offering gift certificates to local businesses, free tickets to their New Years Eve Bash and other goodies. This year they are celebrating their 1 year anniversary on New Years Eve with a Brick City favorite Southbound 49 , tickets will sell out quickly to this event, so get yours today. Deadline for the Toy/Food Drive is December 21st.

“We are happy with our success thus far, but Brick City is still a work in progress.We have a ways to go to achieve our vision.”

They conclude by saying “ We launched this new business venture with little knowledge and no experience. We’ve winged it with the help of some pretty amazing people. We are happy with our success thus far, but Brick City is still a work in progress. We have a ways to go to achieve our vision. This has and continues to be a learning and growing experience, and we welcome the challenge.” With all the changes and great things happening at Brick City, if you have been looking for a great new place to unwind with friends, have great conversation, hear local talent, watch the big game, or dance the night away, look no further. Brick City 1796 Saloon, 125 S Church Street Asheboro – “Where Strangers Become Friends, and Friends Become Family.”

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16th Annual JV Holiday Classic Gearing up for Another Big Event!

The 16th Annual Bank of the Carolinas JV Holiday Classic has become the largest JV tournament in the United States with 50 teams participating this year. The tournament is being held on December 26, 27, & 29, 2014 at one of 4 locations throughout Randolph County. The sites are: Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, Southwestern Randolph High School, Southwestern Randolph Middle School, and Randleman High School. The brackets are divided up based on school size and talent level which allow the majority of the games to be competitive. There will be 4 JV boys’ champions crowned as well as 3 JV girls’ champions at the conclusion of the 3 days. The tournament was started in 1999 with only 7 teams (4 boys and 3 girls) and has continued to host many teams throughout the years. David Cross, Randolph County Market President at Bank of the Carolinas, serves as tournament director along with Patrick O’Hara, executive director of the YMCA, and Joe Taureck,YMCA Youth & Adult Sports Director. A key to the success of the tournament is the organization and planning that goes into the event throughout the year as well as the excellent job the tournament workers do. “Working at the tournament 12 hours a day for 3 days is simply exhausting” said Cross, “and we could not put on an event of this size without their help. Suggestions for improving the tournament are made by coaches from year to year, and those improvements are implemented whenever possible. Also, the prestige of winning the tournament has also grown. “In the first few years, coaches would ask if wearing practice jerseys would suffice because they looked at it as just a scrimmage,” said Cross. “Now, most teams are practicing during the holiday season in order to get ready for the tournament.” The tournament field this year will represent 33 schools from 11 counties across North Carolina. Between players,

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coaches, cheerleaders, and fans, attendance is expected to be strong over the 3 day event. Because of the size and prestige the tournament has attained, the event now has a very positive impact on the Randolph County economy. Several teams have to spend the night while they are here, and almost all of the teams, as well as their parents, go out to eat after their games. In addition, several players and parents will visit the local attractions in the area such as the N.C. Zoo and the many pottery shops the county features. Local leaders and businesses now realize how important this event is to the local economy which has made obtaining sponsorships much easier over the last few years. In addition to the positive economic impact, all funds raised go toward the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA scholarship fund. This money allows the Y to continue their philosophy of turning no one away as a member due to their lack of ability to pay. The YMCA provides a safe haven for many families to exercise together, and the JV Holiday Classic provides a portion of the funds needed for scholarships throughout the year. I do not know if it is coincidence or not, but I have always been within walking distance of the YMCA in all 3 cities in which I have lived,” says Cross. I have a passion for this organization because I know how much good they do in their local communities. That is why I enjoy running this tournament so much.” To view tournament brackets, go to www. randolphasheboroymca.com and then click on the JV Tournament link at the top of the page. Admission Prices are $7/day for Adults and $6/day for students.Your ticket will get you in any of the 4 gym sites throughout the day. For those attending all 3 days, tournament passes are available @ $18 for adults and $15 for students which also allow admission to all 4 gym sites.

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If you know me, you know I like to eat. What you may not know is that I was an Italian in a previous life. Not anyone famous that you might have heard of, but certainly someone that enjoyed Italian food as much as he enjoyed life. This may sound strange, but there is no other reasonable explanation for my absolute adoration of Italian Food. The trouble is, and always has been, great Italian food is hard to come by, which is why I was thrilled when the rumor vine announced that Positano, True Italian Cuisine Restaurant was going to be opening in Asheboro. Of course I was skeptical because I have heard the same rumor about many other restaurants. However, after what seemed like an eternity (especially to an Italian food lover), Positano did, in fact, open in The Mill at 130 S. Church St. here in Asheboro. They held a soft opening without much fanfare on December 5th and if you aren’t a Facebook user, you probably didn’t even hear about it. Luckily for me, we were invited to do a restaurant review shortly after their “soft” opening. Needless to say, I was giddy about the opportunity to sample some “True Italian Cuisine”. I had not eaten at their Greensboro location, but I have heard nothing but rave reviews, so I was certain my experience was going to be nothing less than magnifico. Sherry, Sally and I showed up a little early (they were

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almost as excited as I was) and we were promptly seated and served our beverages. Marcella and Denise were our waitresses and we got the VIP treatment from the moment we walked through the door. As Denise went to get our drinks, Marcella took our appetizer order. There were so many delicious sounding items to choose from and although I wanted to order one of each, we chose the Caprese (fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced roma tomato, drizzled with basil olive oil and garlic) and Calamari Fritti (lightly breaded and fried to a perfect golden brown, served with a zesty homemade marinara sauce). While

we waited for the appetizers to arrive, Denise brought us a basket of warm homemade bread which is baked fresh daily on the premises. To say the bread was superb is an understatement, but I can’t come up with a word that adequately describes how wonderful it really was. Shortly after the bread arrived, our appetizers were delivered to the table. For me, having a meal that is truly memorable is a culmination of presentation, taste, atmosphere and service. The presentation of the food was fantastic (as is evident by the pictures) and the taste was divine. And, while they made a few upgrades to the interior, the atmosphere was perfectly conducive to a fine dining experience and the service was sensational! (Thanks a million Marcella and Denise). The appetizers were so good, by the speed in which we ate them, anyone looking on would have thought we hadn’t eaten in weeks. There wasn’t a crumb left.

in case you were wondering. We all shared so each of us got a taste of the other’s meal. Everything was sensational. The chicken was cooked to perfection in Sherry’s meal, the ravioli was out of this world, but mine was by far the best. Luckily the portions were very generous or I might have had to order a second helping…it was that good.

The menu at Positano has something for everyone from salads and soups to baked pasta, sandwiches and pizza. If there is nothing that suits your fancy, you can create your own dish from a list of different pastas and sauces. But, of course, the best part of the menu is the desserts. You can choose from Spumoni Ice Cream, Limoncello Cake, Tiramisu, Cannoli or Classic Vanilla Cheesecake. Sherry ordered the Tiramisu, Sally had a cannoli and I orderd the Limoncello, which is my favorite dessert. next to Key Lime Pie All three desserts were simply scrumptious. Since I was in food Nirvana, I I can’t say which was the best have no idea when we ordered because they were all equally the main course, but it must delicious. The cakes were have been sometime between moist without too much ordering the appetizers and frosting and the Cannoli was the clearing of the plates. the best I have ever had. It Sherry ordered Chicken was a perfect end to a perfect Piccata (tender chicken breast meal. sautéed in a zesty lemon sauce with capers), Sally ordered the Positano is everything it is Lobster Ravioli (Ravioli stuffed with advertised to be and so much more. I lobster and cheese, covered in a pink cream am very happy they chose Asheboro as the perfect location sauce with crabmeat, onions, cherry tomato and white for their second restaurant. If you love real Italian food, you wine) and I ordered the Alla Positano must eat at Positano. Whatever you order, I (mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari and am sure you will be as delighted as we scallops in a creamy pink sauce were. over pasta). Sometimes it is the little things that really matter and being able to choose Positano Italian the pasta from Spaghetti, Restaurant Capellini, Linguini, Fettucine, Penne and Rigatoni made my 130 South Church St. meal perfect. I chose Capellini

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Thoughts And Ideas On Retirement & Investing Should I draw social security early at age 62 or wait?

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Naturally every situation is different, but as a general rule experts say if you can wait until age 70 you will maximize your benefits. If you draw social security early at age 62 you will only get 75% of your benefit. If you defer until after your retirement age the amount grows by 8.00% annually. How do IRA “Required Minimum Distributions” work? This is one of the most confusing concepts for my clients. The simplest way to explain RMD’s is this: The government wants you to take money out of your retirement accounts each year and pay income tax on it! When you reach age 70 you will need to withdraw approximately 3.65% from each of your IRA accounts and pay income tax on it. One of the biggest mistakes retirees make is they have IRA money sitting in accounts earning almost nothing

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leading cause of blindness in the world and is the most frequent cause of non-reversible blindness in African Americans. The problem is that glaucoma usually affects the peripheral vision first, is slowly progressive, and rarely has early symptoms. As a result, most people do not realize that anything is wrong until severe damage has occurred. In fact, of the three million Americans afflicted with glaucoma, only half are aware that they have the condition. There are a number of factors that increase the chance that someone will develop glaucoma. Those risk factors include age (>60), race (black or Hispanic), family history, and a number of other factors that can be determined by an eye exam. Currently there is no cure, so early detection and treatment are critical to prevent vision loss. Individuals with risk factors need to be screened more often than those who do not. If you have any

risk factors or symptoms you should be examined as soon as possible. All individuals 40 or over should receive a screening examination, and individuals 65 or older should receive an exam every 1-2 years or as frequently as recommended by your eye doctor. Treatment for glaucoma is aimed at either decreasing the amount of aqueous humor that the eye produces, or to increase the amount that is drained from the eye. The result is a decrease in eye pressure with the goal of preventing further optic nerve damage. This is usually accomplished with eye drops that need to be used daily. However laser treatments and surgical interventions are sometimes required to prevent vision loss. New minimally invasive surgical techniques such as the iStent® are expanding the number of safe alternatives to drug therapy. A discussion with your doctor can help determine which treatment is most appropriate.

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Ask the Expert Your Taxes

Charitable Donations & Tax Deductions

Ryan Dodson has a Masters in Accounting from North Carolina State University. He worked in public accounting with Deloitte and Arthur Andersen. He and his wife Tiffany own and operate Liberty Tax Service. 405 East Dixie Drive Asheboro, NC 27203 (336) 629-4700

People make charitable donations for various reasons. Some are motivated by a desire to give back to their communities, while others may be inspired by a particular cause whether that cause is based down the street or across the globe. Network for Good, an organization that helps nonprofits connect with prospective donors, says 89 percent of American households give to charity. Gifts average 3.2% of household income, or roughly $1,620 annually, and oftentimes such donations are tax deductible. The Internal Revenue Service is the organization tasked with overseeing tax-related issues. Indepth information regarding applicable tax deductions can be found on www.irs.gov. Individuals should consult with a qualified accountant should they have any questions regarding charitable donations and deductions. In addition, there are some guidelines for donors to follow

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when making donations and claiming tax deductions: •R ecognize that only charitable contributions made in the calendar year are potentially eligible to be claimed as deductions. For example, only those donations made between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 can be claimed on your 2014 tax returns (filed in 2015). Therefore, if you’re hoping to deduct donations as soon as possible, do your giving before the end of the calendar year. • The IRS requires donations be given to a qualified organization for donors to earn a deduction.You cannot deduct contributions made to specific individuals or political candidates and organizations. In general, trusts, foundations, war veterans’ organizations, fraternal

societies, churches, nonprofit charitable organizations, volunteer fire companies, and medical research organizations are considered qualified organizations. • Fair market value is used to determine the value of clothing or other nonfinancial donations. The IRS defines gifts as goods, securities and land. Special rules may apply to vehicle donations. It is important to keep receipts for all charitable donations. This helps verify the donation and can be beneficial should donors be audited down the road.You must have a donation receipt in order to claim charitable contributions on your taxes. The receipt should list your name, address, the charity’s registration number, the value of the donation and additional pertinent information. • Donors must file Form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A when deducting charitable donations. Donors can make the most of their good deeds by keeping good records and selecting approved charities before filing their tax returns.

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Community NEWS

RCC Global Logistics Student Wins PTTA Scholarship Randolph

throughout the Triad to receive the award. In 2013, the

Community

PTTA reported total scholarship funding $7,500, providing

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financial aid for students attending universities, community

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colleges and high schools.

Donna Small of Asheboro was awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Piedmont Triad Transportation Association at their annual fall dinner held in November at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Greensboro. Scholarships

The PTTA scholarship program is open to all students in transportation, logistics and supply chain management attending any community college or university in the Piedmont Triad region. Applicants are evaluated/ judged based scholastic achievement, a personal essay written on their career goals in the logistics field, and a letter of recommendation from their college logistics instructor. Small will graduate from Randolph Community College in May 2015 with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Global Logistics. She is also a member of Phi Theta

are awarded each year to students pursuing a career

Kappa, an international honor society serving two-year

or advancement of their career in the logistics or

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program, which is offered at the Archdale Center, visit www.

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randolph.edu or contact instructor Mark Strider, 336-862-

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The Randolph County Department of Social Services is looking for loving, supportive families to serve as foster families for the children of Randolph County in need. We are focusing on homes for sibling groups, teenagers, and medically fragile children

If you are interested in becoming a Foster Parent, please contact the Randolph County Department of Social Services at 336-683-8062 to get more information on the requirements and training opportunities.

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Ask the Expert Your Hearing

Brooke Miller, Au.D. - A native of the Piedmont Triad, Dr. Miller received a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a doctor of audiology from James Madison University. She has worked at the University of Virginia and the Martinsburg (WV) Veterans Administration, and has volunteered with the Special Olympics. Dr. Miller’s specialties include diagnostic hearing, balance and vestibular testing. She has a personal interest in other musicians with hearing loss and hearing protection, as well as long-term management of hearing loss in both the adult and special needs populations.

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Q: I am experiencing a constant ringing in my ears! What is causing this to happen? How can I get it to stop? A: While most of us have experienced a temporary “ringing in the ears” following a loud musical performance, Independence Day fireworks, or even illness, the condition usually goes away after a few hours, or at the most, a few days. However, for about two million Americans, this condition, known as tinnitus, persists on a daily or even hourly basis, affecting pleasurable activities, quality of sleep, work and social interaction. It may even signal a medical problem of the ear and should always be evaluated.

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Sufferers of tinnitus often hear a ringing, buzzing, hissing, clicking, roaring or beeping, although there is no external or environmental sound creating it. Tinnitus is a condition that can be attributed to a range of causes including ear infections, foreign objects, wax in the ear or injury from loud noises. It can also result as a side effect of some medications or as a result of hearing loss due to aging. At The Hearing Clinic we understand that tinnitus is a complex problem, and

that the experience is different for each person. We take the time to listen and gather valuable information, use comprehensive diagnostic testing to evaluate, and then by combining the latest technologies, therapies and methods, we develop an individualized treatment and/or management plan. By actively pursuing and using new therapies and management strategies, we at The Hearing Clinic help our patients experience relief from their tinnitus. If you or your loved one have been told to “learn to live with tinnitus,” don’t suffer in silence.Your quality of life is too important to ignore. Contact The Hearing Clinic today and see one of our ABA Board Certified Doctors of Audiology for the latest in testing, treatment and /or management of your tinnitus. Better Hearing. Better Living. It’s our commitment. It’s our promise.

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RCC Small Business Center Director Named Rookie of the Year

Community NEWS

Daniel K. Farmer, director of Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center, was one of two individuals to win a Rookie of the Year award from the North Carolina Small Business Center Network during their recent annual conference. The other winner was Tiffany Henry of Southwestern Community College. The Rookie of the Year is one of two awards given by the Small Business Center Network that is considered an “individual award” rather than a “center award.” It is open to new directors who have been with the Network two years or less. Selection criteria includes growth in SBC performance since becoming a SBC director; demonstrated

success in a turn-around situation; or other exceptional performance. Since joining RCC in 2013, Farmer has achieved Level 3 credentialing certification in just over a year, raised the “ranking” of RCC’s SBC from 39th to 22nd; increased seminars by over 40% and attendees by over 30%; and developed and distributed a local “how to start a business” book. In addition, Farmer has helped start 15 businesses and expand or retain another six businesses. Last year, RCC’s Small Business Center was the recipient of a Small Business Center Network “Centers of Excellence Award.” Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center supports the development of new business and the growth of existing businesses in Randolph County by being a community-based provider of education and training, counseling, and resource information and referrals. It is located at 413 Industrial Park Avenue in the RCC Continuing Education and Industrial Center. For more information, contact Farmer at 336-633-0240 or by email at dkfarmer@randolph.edu.

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Ask the Expert Your Feet

Why Women’s Feet Are Colder Than Men’s Dr. Kathryn Egerton is a podiatrist at Triad Foot Center and a member of the Cone Health Medical Staff. Dr. Egerton holds a Bachelor of Science in exercise science from Appalachian State University. She received her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA and completed her residency at DePaul Health Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. During her three-year residency she was trained in foot surgery, rear foot and ankle surgery as well as wound care and limb salvage.

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For many people cold feet are a yearround condition and if you’re a female, you’re probably noticing it more than your male counterparts. In fact, women are nine times more likely to report having cold hands and feet than men. There are no concrete reasons why women tend to have colder extremities than men, but it is suspected that men’s fat layers are more evenly distributed than women’s, which acts as a more efficient insulation. In addition, men can also have more muscle mass as a rule, helping to generate body heat. Foot experts are also quick to point out that the skin on a female’s feet is thinner and tends to become even thinner as women age. Iron deficiencies, hormonal changes and damaged or blocked capillaries in the hands and feet can also contribute to a lack of blood flow that

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would otherwise keep extremities feeling warm. Raynaud’s disease could also be behind cold hands and feet. It is a vascular condition causing constriction of the tiny blood vessels to the toes or fingers. It is identified by cold extremities that go through different color changes of white, blue, and red. It can be a painful condition as well as chilly to the toes and fingers. Exercise, a proper diet and getting up to walk around in order to increase blood flow can help alleviate cold extremities. But if the problem persists, you may want to speak to a podiatrist to better understand what could be behind your cold feet. To schedule an appointment to speak to one of the podiatrists at Triad Foot Center, please call our Burlington office at (336) 538-6885 or visit www.triadfoot.com to request an appointment.

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of heart disease. We need to fuel our body throughout the day, every 2-4 hours, to keep our metabolism steady. The We all know exercise is necessary for good health. The typical American diet includes skipping meals and eating benefits physically, emotionally, and mentally are endless. large meals to make up for skipped meals or in anticipation Being consistent with your exercise routine will allow you of skipping a meal. Not eating for extended periods of time to see the benefits which include improved heart health, stresses the body and primes it to store unwanted fat just improved energy levels, decreased stress and anxiety, raised as overeating causes the body to store fat from the excess metabolism, and increased muscular strength and endurfood eaten that the body couldn’t use.Y develop healthy ance. Exercise is the way to keep your body strong and fit eating habits? Because feeding your body quality foods in and helps improve your body composition, decreased body the proper amounts throughout the day keeps your mefat and increased muscle, when combined with a proper tabolism steady, increases energy, and is the key to reducing nutrition plan. Your weekly exercise program should include unwanted body fat! both aerobic activity such as walking, running, or cycling and strength training for maximum benefits. Y exercise? Y go anywhere else? To strengthen your heart, improve your immune system, reduce your risk for chronic diseases, improve joint mobilThe Randolph-Asheboro YMCA offers the facility, the ity, to sleep better, and all the other good things it does for programs, and the staff to provide everything you need to you! reach your health and wellness goals in 2015. You can learn what it means to eat healthy in our YFIT nutrition program. Y develop healthy eating habits? Work out in the Fitness Center or take a Group Exercise class on land or water. Swim or play basketball, racquetball, Eating healthy means something different to everyone. Most or pickleball. Drop your kids off in the Nursery or Senior/ people want to know what to eat, when to eat, and how Teen Center while you work out. Family programming and much to eat. Consider what your body needs to function. youth fitness classes. Find ways to get involved and give Even though we all are different shapes and sizes, we all back to the community. There are so many choices at the need basically the same nutrients to live a healthy lifestyle. Y. Y go anywhere else? The annual Membership Campaign We need proteins to support our muscles, carbohydrates runs December 26-February 14 and you can join the Y to provide energy, and healthy fats to support the function with no New Member Joining Fee, a savings of $50-$100!, of our brain and nervous system and aid in the absorption of nutrients in our food. The tricky part is that all foods are and each adult on the membership will get a FREE gift – a tumbler or lunch bag! Great ways to help you begin a not created equal. Eating a pizza is not the same as eating healthy lifestyle by drinking more water and packing your grilled chicken and vegetables even though they both contain protein, carbohydrates, and fats. It’s important to know lunch. Earn a FREE t-shirt just by coming and working out also! And with the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA being open what foods to eat to support your wellness goals whether it’s to lose weight, increase energy levels, or reduce the risk January 1 this year, make the Y your 1st stop in 2015!

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Charlotte Berliner opened Dish’n in 2005. She was in her original location where The Flying Pig’s large room is for five years, before moving down the street inside Circa Gallery, which became Vintage Cottage. Charlotte was not actively looking for a new space for the business, but she was in the little park next to City Hall one day having lunch with her husband and her daughter. Ernest noticed the Steve Brown Survey building for sale, and speculated that it would be a great place to live with the shop in the Front. The idea caught Charlotte’s imagination, and they were able to close very quickly because the building had been vacant for six years. They gutted the entire building, and are building their personal residence in the back of the building while the front is

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now occuplied by Dish’n. They opened on Tuesday, December 2nd in the new location and it’s a great space. With a large open room with exposed brick walls for classes, a separate space for the two kilns and a nice deck on the back overlooking the same park where they first discussed the property. Dish’n is a paint your own pottery studio. Everything you need is included in one low price – your choice of pottery, studio time to paint and decorate the piece, all the tools, brushes, paint, glazes and firing time to complete your personalized piece of pottery. If you are hosting a birthday party, wedding shower, baby showers, school outings, etc. Charlotte will be launching Diva Nights again, so gather up your girl friends, a bottle or two of your favorite beverage and book some time in the studio for fun.

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Holiday

Traditions

Celebrating the Festival of Lights The Jewish celebration of Chanukah is often associated

This revolt would ultimately prove successful, and the

with the Christian holiday of Christmas, but that association

temple was rededicated. But at the time of rededication, oil

has little to do with the significance of each holiday and

needed to light the menorah was very low, roughly enough

more to do with the timing. Each is celebrated at the end

to keep the menorah lit for just one night. However, the

of the year when the holiday season has hit full swing. But much like the story of Christmas, the story of Chanukah is a rich one. The celebration of Chanukah has a deep history that can be traced back to a successor of Alexander the Great. Upon conquering Syria, Egypt and Palestine, Alexander the Great allowed these lands to remain relatively autonomous, a gesture that extended to allowing residents of these conquered lands to observe their own religions. However, more than 100 years later, Antiochus

oil stunningly lasted for eight days, enough time to prepare an additional supply of oil for the menorah. An eight-day festival was then declared to celebrate this miracle, and that festival is now known as Chanukah, which is often referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Festival of Lights.â&#x20AC;? Though Chanukah is not as religiously significant as the Jewish holidays of Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and Passover, many Jewish people still look forward to the holiday and its traditions.

IV, a less tolerant successor of Alexander, began to oppress the Jewish people under his control, desecrating their

One such tradition for many families is cooking potato

temples and even ordering the massacre of many Jews. This

latkes, a relatively easy yet delicious food that Chanukah

treatment eventually sparked a revolt led by Mattathias the

celebrants can enjoy on weekend mornings when gathered

Hasmonean and his son, Judah Maccabee.

around the breakfast table.

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Traditions

The Many Faces of Christmas Many people prepare for the arrival of Christmas months in

around the world. Some ascertain that it was the Church’s

advance. The first traces of wrapping paper and decorations

doing to schedule Christmas at a similar time to the pagan

arrive in stores as early as September, transforming the

festivals, such as Saturnalia, that took place during the

holiday into a much more secular celebration than its

winter months. But many biblical scholars argue that this

modest Christian beginnings. Despite Christmas being an

was not the case. Some pagan influences, such as holly and

important date in the lives of today’s Christians, the holiday

mistletoe as well as the burning of a yule log, have long been

failed to gain prominent status until relatively recently.

a part of Christmas traditions.

Research indicates that as late as the 19th century,

Santa Claus is one of the more recognizable symbols of

Christmas was not even a legal holiday requiring a day off

Christmas. He is based on St. Nikolas of Myrna, an area

from work. That’s why 19th century readers of the classic

that is part of modern-day Turkey. St. Nikolas is the world’s

Christmas tale, “A Christmas Carol,” were not shocked at

most popular non-Biblical saint and is one of the saints most

Bob Cratchit having to work on Christmas Day. The United

portrayed by artists. Early depictions of St. Nikolas show

States Congress used to meet on Christmas Day because it

him as a stern man who delivered his share of discipline.

was not a national holiday. In 1836, Alabama became the first Eventually, those depictions changed to show a figure more state to officially recognize Christmas, but it didn’t become

associated with generosity. Throughout history there have

a legal holiday across the country until June 26, 1970.

been characters from around the globe, such as the Viking deity Odin, who were precursors to Santa Claus. Myth

Today’s Christmas celebrations include traditions from

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states that Odin rode his eight-legged flying horse in the

winter. Odin gave out gifts to well-behaved children and punishments to those who misbehaved. Children would fill boots or stockings with treats for the flying horse. Regardless of the origins of Christmas, today it is hard to deny that Christmas is a commercialized success. It is a national holiday not only in the United States but also in other areas of the world, and it is best known for the tradition of giving presents to others. In fact, many people head to the stores well in advance of the Christmas holiday to purchase all of the presents on their shopping lists. The shopping season tradition may be traced back to the time of World War II, when it was necessary to mail gifts early to the troops serving in Europe so that they would be able to open them in time. Merchants realized that this concept could be used when gifting troops as well as private citizens, reminding shoppers to make their holiday purchases early so they could mail them to relatives near or far. As a result, the advanced shopping season was born. Although many people feel Christmas begins when the first bag of tinsel appears on a store shelf and ends when the last present is opened on December 25th, the true religious holiday does not coincide with merchant schedules. While most people are bustling to and from department stores and malls, Christians are participating in Advent, which was traditionally a solemn season of reflection and fasting.

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Christians are supposed to spend Advent preparing for the birth of Jesus Christ and the joy that ensues during the weeks leading up to December 25. Similarly, the joyous time of Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth is a day of celebration that does not end on December 26 but continues for 12 days until the Epiphany, also known as Little Christmas, when Magi were reported to have visited the infant Christ and give him gifts. Although the more traditional day for gift-giving would seem to be on the Epiphany, by the time that day arrives many people have already taken down their Christmas decorations. Christmas is a holiday steeped in many different traditions, and many people have their own ways of celebrating all

1. S eparate the egg yolks from the egg whites, setting the whites aside for a moment. 2. I n a large mixing bowl, beat the yolks with a hand mixer until completely combined. Add the sugar and beat until it reaches a creamy consistency. 3. Add the brandy, rum and bourbon, and then the milk, beating well. 4. I n a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form (be sure before beating the whites that you have cleaned and thoroughly dried the beaters). 5. F old the egg whites into the yolk-sugar-alcohol mixture. Refrigerate the mix until well chilled (at least 3 hours). 6. S tir to recombine as needed. Serve the eggnog in mugs, topping each serving with some nutmeg.

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Holiday

Traditions

Explaining the “First Fruits” Celebration Christmas and Chanukah are two holidays ripe with tradition and history. Despite its comparatively short history, Kwanzaa is another important end-of-year holiday. It is based on African heritage and values, which tie in seamlessly with the giving nature of the holiday season.

the holiday’s name. Therefore, the additional “a” was added to make it a seven-letter word. One might also deduce that the seven letters tie into the seven days the holiday is celebrated as well as the Nguzo Saba, central to the holiday, which are the Seven Principles of the celebration.

Kwanzaa was established and first celebrated in December 1966 under the direction of Dr. Mulanga Karenga, who was the chair of Black Studies at the California State University at Long Beach. A year prior, Karenga bore witness to a deadly riot that took place in the predominantly black area of Watts, a neighborhood of Los Angeles. The community was devastated after 34 people were killed and 1,000 injured. Karenga wanted to revitalize the spirits of those hit hard by these acts of violence and also establish a way the African American community could band together through heritage and shared traditions. He looked to the customs of African people and became inspired by the harvest celebrations that took place in Africa. In turn, Karenga developed a nonreligious holiday that melded appreciation of the harvest with the unique identity that is African culture to establish Kwanzaa.

Dr. Karenga believes Kwanzaa has grown among African people for a number of reasons, not the least of which is its ability to speak to the community’s need and appreciation of life-affirming values while reaffirming the African tradition. The holiday also brings together people from various countries, several different religious affiliations, different ages, and various political persuasions. Although Kwanzaa was an African holiday created for people of African descent, others can and do celebrate the holiday. Because the basis for Kwanzaa is good will, many people are drawn to its practices.

At the heart of the creation of Kwanzaa was the desire to reaffirm communitarian values and practice ways to strengthen and celebrate family. It was also designed to link African Americans as a people in the United States and those on the African continent.

Some people mistakenly assume that Kwanzaa provides an alternative to celebrating Christmas. Although both holidays are celebrated in December, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday but a cultural one. It is perfectly acceptable to celebrate both, taking religious cues from Christmas and cultural cues from Kwanzaa.

The name of the holiday, “Kwanzaa,” was taken from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which means “first fruits.” The extra “a” was added onto the name to coordinate with seven children, who each wanted to represent a letter in

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Unlike other holidays of the season, Kwanzaa has largely avoided commercialization. Although widely celebrated, Kwanzaa is still a mystery to much of the public.

For the last 46 years, African Americans and celebrants across the globe have come together to explore cultural togetherness by participating in Kwanzaa.

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